Practical Family Podcast

The loss of a child comes in many forms. There is hope and support for grieving mothers, and the community that surrounds her. Rachel shows us how to be helpful and compassionate with our loved ones.   BIO Rachel Lewis is the founder of Brave Mamas, an online community offering support to thousands of bereaved moms. Rachel is a well-known contributor to Still Standing Magazine and Pregnancy After Loss Support. She's the creator of Unexpecting: A 4-Week Grief Workshop for Pregnancy Loss for couples. Her work and family have been featured by the Today Show, Upworthy, AdoptUSKids, and Babble. Rachel has experienced the loss of five pregnancies, as well as the unique grief of reunifying a foster son with his birth family. Learn more at thelewisnote.com.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode   Unexpecting: Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss Brave Mamas Facebook Group How to Help a Loved One through Baby Loss The Body Keeps the Score  

Jonathan McKee gives parents practical tools on how to approach technology with wisdom and grace instead of constant correction. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to be Wise in a Digital World  Teens Guide to Social Media  Guy's Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in their Pocket    BIO Jonathan McKee is the author of more than twenty-five books, including Teen's Guide to Face-to-Face Connections in a Screen-to-Screen World; If I Had a Parenting Do Over; and the Amazon bestseller – The Guy's Guide to God, Girls and the Phone in Your Pocket. He speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for moms and dads on his website becomingscreenwise.com.   20+ years of experience with youth ministry and family research has taught him that parents need to connect with their kids just as much as they correct their kids— it's the safe, loving conversations about screen use that will set kids up for a lifetime of good decisions and habits. 

What the link between family schedules and life expectancy tells us about teaching kids to be resilient adults. BIO Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang is an epidemiologist and associate professor in the School of Public Health at Loma Linda University. Through her groundbreaking research, she has developed a program to help prepare families for whatever life throws their way—increasing resiliency, happiness, and likelihood of positive performances (from academics to athletics and beyond). She is a mom of three and lives in Loma Linda, California.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode DrRhondaSpencer.com   Book: Releases August 3, 2021 Raising Resilient Kids: Principles for Bringing Up Healthy, Happy, Successful Children Who Can Overcome Obstacles and Thrive despite Adversity.   More about Hulda Crooks   Philippians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Do you have what it takes to be a homeschool mom? Yes! We're busting the myth that you have to do it all to be effective.   BIO Katie M. Reid has been married to Adam for almost eighteen years, and is the mother of five loud children (ages threww to fifteen). Besides Jesus and her family, cut-to-the-chase conversations and musicals are a few of her favorite things. Katie encourages others to exchange try-hard striving for hope-filled freedom through her messages, articles, songs, and resources. She is a trained bible study facilitator and author of the book, Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done.    Resources Mentioned in this Episode www.katiemreid.com Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Pinterest  | Youtube   Episode 042 | Grace for the Woman Who Gets Things Done   Sacred Grounds, Sticky Floors by Jamie Amerine    “All-Done” Calendar  

How knowing your “why” is fuel for homeschooling and how to encourage characteristics of the heart that you can't measure with a grade.   BIO Wife of a hospital physician and mama of four boys, Monica Swanson lives on the north shore of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. They grow tropical fruits on their land that overlooks the “7 Mile Miracle” spot of some of the best surfing beaches in the world. She homeschools all of the boys, and just launched the oldest off to college in California. Her book Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most From You is a widely-read and acclaimed book among Christian boy moms across the nation.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode MonicaSwanson.com Boy Mom Book Character Training Course Become a Patreon Supporter!

Today's culture is defined by amorality, dishonesty, and discontentment. As a Christian parent, you want your children to reject these norms in favor of values like integrity, wisdom, and forgiveness. But how can you train them to do this when you're still falling short yourself? Author, speaker, and Moms in Prayer podcast host Lee Nienhuis offers guidance to every parent seeking to raise Jesus-following kids.   BIO Lee is a farmer's wife (turned camp coordinator), and midwestern mama. She is the host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast and author of Counter Cultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise.   QUOTES “Home needs to be a place where it's okay to fail and come back again. Home is our laboratory.” “We've never lived in such a connected world. It can be really scary, but it can also be really pioneering.” “The work of rebuilding our society starts in our own home.”   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Brave Moms Brave Kids Countercultural Parenting Moms in Prayer Podcast Jesus Storybook Bible Raising Heroes TShirt Our Restaurant: South Shore Grill, Honolulu Hawaii  

Sandrine Nyembo Tucker shares her incredible testimony about fleeing her home country torn by civil war, and her journey of faith in overcoming shame and rejection.   BIO Sandrine Nyembo Tucker, Christian speaker and homeschool mama to six children. She and her husband and family live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she shares her family journey on Facebook and Instagram, offering hope to women everywhere who want to flourish in their current season. Follow her on Facebook Follow her on Instagram   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Classical Conversations Curriculum Hotel Rwanda She Speaks Conference  

When we recognize the root of our feelings, family life can be more manageable for everyone involved. Help your kids deal with their big feelings and set yourself free from extra guilt and shame.   BIO Michelle Nietert MA, LPC–S is an author and speaker and Clinical Director of Community Counseling Associates in Dallas, TX. She's a former educator and school counselor with over 20 years of experience in private practice treating individuals, couples, children and teens. Michelle's writing can be found on the MOPS blog, in Lifeway's Parenting Magazine and she is the Mental Health columnist for Just Between Us Magazine. To discover more about Michelle as Your Mental Health Coach, the Raising Brave Beauties podcast, and her energetic speaking expertise that empowers and inspires, please visit www.MichelleNietert.com.   QUOTES "Emotion is energy in motion, and depending on how you're wired, it's easy to catch that emotion." -Michelle Nietert   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Guide to a Smooth School Year YourMentalHealthCoach.com Loved and Cherished Devotional  Brave Beauty Devotional Raising Brave Beauties Podcast  Total Family Makeover Untangled: Guiding Teenaged Girls through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach their Potential TOOL: Feelings Wheel

Homeschool mama of 20 years and counting, Susan Seay brings practical wisdom to moms in the thick of home education and home management. She is a mentor, life coach, and international author and speaker.  QUOTES “As a family, we work together. We mess it up, we fix it together.” “Stop taking everything on as a badge or an expression of your worth as a mom.” “A bad moment does not make you a bad mom.”   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Website Mentor for Moms Podcast The Intentional Parent: Parenting on Purpose When Life Gets Busy   Watch this Episode on YouTube - SUBSCRIBE! https://youtu.be/G-YbuxoW_sg

Making your home easier to manage so you can be free to enjoy your life! Join me and Trisha Childers, our home care expert at Practical Family. Mama, you are not the only person to contribute to the effort of keeping your home in order. Learn how to Drip Delegate by beginning with the end in mind. Be mindful of expectations and what your kids “should” be able to do. Train kids how the real world works… including the part money and the value of stuff plays into work ethic at home. Find out why Trisha and I don’t buy toys for our kids. Instead, get your kids to ask, “What’s my job today?” Find out why natural consequences are the kindest and most effective way to teach our kids including realistic motivations and consequences. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Home on Purpose https://practicalfamily.org/homeonpurpose HOP Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/homeonpurposegroup/ Join the Practical Family Community: https://practicalfamily.org

Raising young men in today’s world can be tough, but not impossible. Monica Swanson encourages moms to study their sons to form real relationships and lasting character.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode MonicaSwanson.com Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You Character Training Course Covenant Eyes (affiliate link) God’s Design for Sex - Family Life Good Pictures Bad Pictures Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr. edition The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality Family Tech Game Plan with Dean Kaneshiro

Veteran homeschool mother September McCarthy give her best advice about homeschooling with purpose and why motherhood matters so much in these early years.   September McCarthy is a wife and Mother of 10 children, and 8 grandchildren. Cohost of the Mom2Mom podcast, founder and host of the Moms Conference and the non-profit Raising Generations Today. She is the author of Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode   Why Motherhood Matters by September McCarthy  

Jenn and Jordan reflect on the journey to 100 episodes and being brave enough to step into new seasons. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Arlene Pellicane Episodes Episode 010 | Keep Calm While Staying Connected Episode 037 | Raising Strong Parents in a Child Centered Culture Jenn’s first Facebook Live video Practical Family Facebook Group FREEBIES 1. Top 10 Episodes of the Practical Family Podcast 2. So You Want to Start a Podcast? 3. 30 Minute Coaching Call *Schedule by December 31st*   New Course! Podcasting Made Simple  

Education does not lie in a college degree, but our willingness to be lifelong learners. Here’s what you need to take the next step in wisdom. Resources Mentioned in this Episode All the Things Vodcast with Tiffany Jo Baker - Episode 8 All the Things Vodcast with Tiffany Jo Baker - Episode 9 Most Likely to Succeed (documentary) Homeschool Made Simple - Membership Detoured by Jen Babakhan The Emotionally Healthy Woman Practical Family Resource Group Duolingo + Babble apps for language education WP Academy Personal Coaching + Digital Consulting Character Training Course by Monica Swanson

Understand the brain of an ADHD child, and how the family can work together to support their heart, mind, and spirit. Connect with Dr. Sharon Saline Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode DrSaline.com What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew  Dr. Saline’s card game - ADHD Solution Deck CHADD.org Attention Deficit Disorder Association ADDitude Magazine  Understood

Why do other moms seem to have it all together while you’re still struggling to hold on? Take simple steps to overcome envy and celebrate others as you grow.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode Caught in Comparison episode Mel Robbins Seeing Green: Don’t Let Envy Color Your Joy  How Not to Envy Your Neighbor’s Competence, by Tilly Dillehay  Luke Chapter 15: 25-32  Practical Family Resource Group  Coaching with Jenn Bryant   

We continue the conversation about race and how to move forward in our communities to educate ourselves and be open to change. Connect with Lucreita Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode What Lies Between Us (study guide)  Romans 12:2  Race: The Power of an Illusion  Who Switched Off My Brain? By Dr. Caroline Leaf First Name Basis Podcast with Jasmine Bradshaw

Race education begins in the home. Lucretia Berry and I discuss first steps parents can take to have these important conversations with our kids. Connect with Lucreita Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode What Lies Between Us (study guide)  Grit n Grace Podcast Episode 113 Grit n Grace Podcast Episode 114 School Integration - see the movie Ruby Bridges Jim Crow Era Lies My Teacher Told Me Who Switched Off My Brain? Dr. Caroline Leaf

When friendships don’t go as planned, we can fall back on the truth that keeps us trusting the next opportunity. Connect with Mary Twitter | Facebook Resources Mentioned in this Episode Website  Seven Deadly Friendships - Mary DeMuth Practical Family Resource Group Email Jenn your response to this episode

Digging into the best things to look for in a friendship, how to be a good friend, and how to find your village. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Enneagram Personalities Episode Your Friendship Superpower According to Your Enneagram Type Seven Deadly Friendships, Mary DeMuth Friendish by Kelly Needham QUIZ: What kind of friend are you?  Episode 054 | Why We Need Mom Mentors - Sarah Mae Sally Clarkson's Podcast: At Home with Sally Never Unfriended: The Secret to Finding & Keeping Lasting Friendships

Replace frustration with joy by giving yourself and your children permission to be the strong person God made them to be. Connect with the Millers Facebook | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode Millers Website Incredible Kids: Free Assessment Play to Their Strengths book StrengthsFinders

Do struggle and growth go hand in hand? Listen in to discover how valuable it is to be bad at something. Resources Mentioned in this Episode I Need You to Struggle - Practicing Perseverance Age Appropriate Responsibilities Cornhole game  Jillian Michaels Workouts  Going on a Bear Hunt (children’s book) Do Hard Things: A Teenaged Rebellion Against Low Expectations The Entitlement Cure: Finding Success in Doing Hard Things the Right Way  Kintsugi Art  Scary Close by Donald Miller  Romans 5:2-5 - what suffering produces Pomodoro Technique - 25 on, 5 off

How to find hope and ask for the help you need when difficult and uncertain times convince you that your situation is hopeless. Connect with Sarah Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode CaringBridge.com Episode 009 - Practical Family Podcast  Alongside: A Practical Guide for Loving Your Neighbor in their Time of Trial Hope in the Hard Places: How to survive when your world feels out of control. 

Jenn and Jordan talk about four things that keep us from seeing our own potential, and the people and practices we need to keep around us to see ourselves clearly, and take action on that next right thing. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 087 | STRONG ENOUGH - When You’re Caught in Comparison Strengthsfinders Spiritual Gifts Survey Strong Enough Facebook Group

When you are ready for anything, there is peace that comes instead of panic. Use Kathi Lipp’s essential resource to plan for any crisis. Connect with Kathi Facebook | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or Small Claim Your Pre-Order Bonuses! Writing at the Red House Clutter Free Academy

Jenn and Jordan review four things we tend to do when we're living in insecurity, caused by comparison, and how to release yourself from that trap.    Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 085 | STRONG ENOUGH - Discover Your Unique Personality Home on Purpose with Trisha Childers

Help your kids navigate through the dangers of social media, porn and video games with a practical step-by-step system. Connect with Dean Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in This Episode FamilyTechGamePlan.com  (Use coupon code: "FAMILY") Episode 060 | How to Prepare For the Sex Talk  The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality Bark.us Social Media Dangers Exposed by Mom Posing as 11-Year-Old

Part of realizing our strengths is accepting that we are made differently… and that is okay. Listen to the testimonies of moms who are learning to accept themselves for who they are, and grow with God’s help. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Enneagram Personality Test  Episode 071 | Using the Enneagram to Build Thriving Relationships - Part 1 Episode 072 | Using the Enneagram to Build Thriving Relationships - Part 2 Episode 078 | How Our Personalities Help Us to Build Community Episode 053 | When You Don’t Feel Like a Natural Pregnant Mom Strong Enough Facebook Group Meet Your Co-Hosts Jennifer Bryant is the wife of a good man and mother of two precious kids. Her favorite things include reading, organizing, blogging, singing with her kids, laughing out loud with her husband, and making food for people. She lives in Honolulu, Hawaii and dreams of taking her family on marvelous adventures across the globe. In the meantime, she blogs about life and family at PracticalFamily.org, and encourages others to build practical skills for healthy communication, simple living, and discover their awesomeness. Jordan Marzan is originally from West Virginia, raised in a family of nine kids, former nanny of five, and a proud home school graduate (thanks mom!). She holds a degree in public relations and works as an actress, ballroom dancer, and podcaster. Much to her delight, Tyler (i.e. “Hawaiian Man-Candy”) agreed to marry her two years ago and they now live in Hawaii. They enjoy long naps on the beach and are trying to find a hobby that somehow combines dancing and racing cars.  

Don’t let the fear of missing out (FOMO) keep you from a peaceful home life. Overcome overwhelm by making simple decisions every day. Connect with Kathi Facebook | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Clutter Free Home: Making Room For Your Life  Sign: People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People - Julia Child Quote Sign: J.R.R. Tolkien “Perfect House” Quote  Handmade sign in Jenn’s House above to doorway: Love Deeply, Listen Patiently, Forgive Freely Mrs. Meyers Lemon Verbena Soap Mrs. Meyers Lemon Verbena Candle

Join part 2 of my conversation with Amber Lia and Guy Lia, authors of the book Marriage Triggers, and discover healthy ways to respond to your spouse. Connect with Guy & Amber Lia! MotherOfKnights.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses Episode 057 | Real Moms Get Honest About Anger - Part 1 Episode 058 | Real Moms Get Honest About Anger - Part 2 AmberLia.com

If your marriage has suffered from lack of communication, affection, or care, you may be dealing with deep triggers that cause you to respond to each other in unhealthy ways. Listen in on part 1 of this 2 part episode series with Amber Lia and Guy Lia, authors of the book Marriage Triggers.   Connect with Guy & Amber Lia! MotherOfKnights.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses

In this first episode of the Strong Enough Series, Jennifer and Jordan discuss the fear of not being enough, and what this looks like for mothers. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Join the Strong Enough Facebook Group!   Getting to Grateful Theology of Enough Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives The Overcommitted Family Suicide Help Line   Meet Your Co-Hosts Jennifer Bryant is the wife of a good man and mother of two precious kids. Her favorite things include reading, organizing, blogging, singing with her kids, laughing out loud with her husband, and making food for people. She lives in Honolulu, Hawaii and dreams of taking her family on marvelous adventures across the globe. In the meantime, she blogs about life and family at PracticalFamily.org, and encourages others to build practical skills for healthy communication, simple living, and discover their awesomeness. Read More Here.  Jordan Marzan is originally from West Virginia, raised in a family of nine kids, former nanny of five, and a proud home school graduate (thanks mom!). She holds a degree in public relations and works as an actress, ballroom dancer, and podcaster. Much to her delight, Tyler (i.e. “Hawaiian Man-Candy”) agreed to marry her two years ago and they now live in Hawaii. They enjoy long naps on the beach and are trying to find a hobby that somehow combines dancing and racing cars.

Don’t be afraid to change directions in the new year. Give yourself permission to change priorities by following these three simple steps. Jenn wraps up 2019 by rolling out a new plan with a new co-host! Jordan Marzan joins us in this last episode of the year as a fresh voice in a conversation to mothers. We are launching a new series within the podcast, in between regular interviews on parenting and family life.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Home on Purpose Big Rocks Worksheet Enneagram Personalities 

When it comes to building family relationships that last, you can do it yourself: model compassion, love, and forgiveness. Every day. Connect with Shannon Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode The DIY Guide to Building a Family that Lasts Website Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents

Join our conversation as a husband and wife share their perspectives on personalities and how to grow as an extrovert or an introvert. Connect with Brandon and Amy Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode Free Enneagram Test (learn your type!) 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman (learn your love language!)  Introverts in the Church: Finding Out Place in an Extroverted Culture Sensitive and Strong: A Guide for Highly Sensitive Persons and Those Who Love Them    

As a Christian parent, you can pass on a reasonable faith to your kids! Embrace the power of apologetics with this valuable resource. Connect with Hillary  Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode MamaBearApologetics.com C.S. Lewis - Trilema of Liar, Lord Lunatic, from Mere Christianity  BIOLA - Christian Apologetics Program  Christmas Gratitude Plan Post  Home on Purpose

If you struggle with doing too much, you're in good company. Learn to discern between the good and the necessary, and make room for God to move.  Connect with Billie Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Making Room: Doing Less So God Can Do More Billie's Podcast Compassion International Visit the blog page to download your free BIG ROCKS printable!

Moms can win the battle over distraction when we recognize our habits and become intentional about our choices. Fight the shiny distractions in your life! Connect with Amanda and Anne-Renee Anne-Renee's Instagram  | Anne-Renee's Website Amanda's Instagram | Amanda's Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Shiny Things: Mothering On Purpose in a World Full of Distractions  Facebook Community: The Masterpiece Mom  Apple Watch  Timers 

 Christmas doesn’t have to be stressful! When you prepare yourself to plan for Christmas, everybody wins. Kathi Lipp is here with help for the holidays! Connect with Kathi Facebook | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Christmas Project Planner on Amazon Christmas Project Planner | KathiLipp.com Leverage Conference  Writing at the Red House You Don’t Have to Try So Hard Post-It Notes that fit the Christmas planner Removeable Label Pads  Heart of Worship Christmas Songbook

Finding joy can be difficult when you’ve go so many people to take care of! Never fear, because Kristi Clover is here to help calm your nerves and walk you step by step through home routines that work.   Connect with Kristi Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Pinterest | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem  Homeschool Basics - Tricia Goyer & Kristi Clover  Ultimate Homeschool Organization Course 

Part two exploring how the Enneagram can help build your relationships with Enneagram coaches, authors, and spouses, Beth and Jeff McCord. Connect with the McCords Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode  Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage  YourEnneagramCoach.com Free Enneagram Type Assessment   

Explore how the Enneagram can help build your relationships with Enneagram coaches, authors, and spouses, Beth and Jeff McCord. Connect with the McCords Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode  Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage  YourEnneagramCoach.com Free Enneagram Type Assessment  The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types - Don Riso & Russ Hudson Books by Jerry Bridges book regarding the gospel of God’s grace 

  Cheri Fletcher helps parents to prepare parents for hard topics with teens. Here are the things your kids want to know, and how to address them. Connect with Cheri  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube Resources Mentioned in this Episode CheriFletcher.com Join The Game PlanCommunicator Academy Communicator Academy Podcast

Home on Purpose, a comprehensive video series taught by Trisha Childers helps you to live a simpler and more functional home life. Sign up for Home On Purpose 2.0 Today!   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Find a MOPS Group Noom.com Also by Trisha Original Home on Purpose Episode Part 1 Original Home on Purpose Episode Part 2 How to Win the Battle over a Home Full of Stuff

Award-winning author of 7 books, Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about helping women to keep the passion alive in their marriage. Connect with Shelia Facebook | Twitter | Website  Resources Mentioned in this Episode  Good Girls Guide to Great Sex (and you thought bad girls have all the fun) To Love, Honor, and Vacuum: When You Feel More Like a Maid Than a Wife and Mother  31 Days to Great Sex The Honeymoon Course  Pelvic Floor Therapy Pornography: Covenant Eyes Screen Accountability The Whole Story - Purity Course Boost Your Libido - Course

Many wives feel a longing to be more connected with their husbands. Begin to build a stronger marriage with author and speaker Amanda Davison. Connect with Amanda Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode A Wife Like Me Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband A Wife Like Me Gathering She Speaks Conference Proverbs 31 Ministries

    Detouring for motherhood, the prospect of being a SAHM can be scary. Jen Babakhan encourages us that motherhood can be the best detour you'll ever take.    Connect with Jen Instagram | Twitter | Facebook     Resources Mentioned in this Episode Jen's Website   Order Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey from Working Professional to Stay At Home Mom   Practical Family Etsy Shop

How can women find real, genuine friendships with other women? Beloved author Robin Jones Gunn shares her new book and the life transitions women go through to become their true selves.   Connect With Robin Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Becoming Us Episode 023 | Using Your Story for God's Glory Christy Miller Series Sister Chicks Series Favorite Things Party Young Woman's Guide to Personal Hygiene

Are you a recovering perfectionist? Our guests today have just the encouragement you need to exhale and lose who you're not, love who you are, to live your one life well. Connect with Amy Carroll Facebook | Instagram | Website   Connect with Cheri Gregory Facebook | Instagram | Website   NEW: EXHALE BOOK Exhale: Lose Who You're Not, Love Who You Are, Live Your One Life Well Share how you’re learning to lose who you’re NOT, love who you ARE, and live your ONE life well! Go to ExhaleBook.com and scroll to the bottom of the home page. There you'll find a button that will take you to this form.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Grit n Grace Girls Podcast: Good Girls Breaking Bad Rules Enneagram Personality Indicator Exhale Personality Test Exhale Group Leader's Guide Practical Family Etsy Shop Episode 053 | When You Don’t Feel Like a Natural Pregnant Mom Jenn Buell - Facebook Live Interview: “Embracing the Gift of Not Overscheduling Summer”

Parenting teens with joy is possible when we seek to understand and guide them. Let go of the rules long enough to love them well.   Connect with Connie Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Website   Resources Mentioned in this Episode The 5 Love Languages for Teenagers Strengths Explorer (ages 10-14) Meyer’s Briggs Clifton Strengths Practical Family Etsy Shop

Hettie Brittz helps us to understand how our natural temperament is just motherhood by design: God's design.   Connect with Hettie Facebook | Twitter | Website   Resources Mentioned in this Episode Celebration Church, Eastern Tennessee (Un)Natural Mom: Why You are the Best Mom for Your Kids Growing Kids with Character: Nurturing Your Child's Potential, Purpose, and Passion Proverbs 31 Post: Mom's Advice for Finding a Wise Woman Galatians 5 (The Message Version) Blog Post: Not Naughty: Parenting the Strong-Willed Child